Arghakhanchi, July 31 -- Farmers in Arghakhanchi have come under scrutiny for using electric current in maize fields to ward off monkey raids, prompting a stern warning from the district administration office. Authorities have vowed legal action against those employing such hazardous methods.

As monkey invasions continue to destroy ripening maize and other crops across the region, frustrated villagers have resorted to makeshift electric traps-naked wires set around fields. However, officials now say this practice is both unlawful and dangerous.

A public notice issued by Jhabilal Bhattarai, assistant chief district officer of Arghakhanchi, has called on locals to immediately stop laying bare electric wires to scare away wildlife.

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